SONY Professional HDR-AX2000

The Sony HDR-AX2000 Handy-cam camcorder delivers HD broadcast-quality moving images with the convenience of a non-linear recording format. With 24p Progressive Scan Mode, the HDR-AX2000`s high-quality film-like motion lets you realize brilliant scene reproduction. Cinema Tone Gamma and Cinema Tone Color provide the HDR-AX2000 with the color and gamma range to give your footage an even more film-like feel. Three 1/3` Exmor CMOS image sensors with Exmor™ derived technology capture sharp, detailed images even in lower-light (1.5 LUX) situations. The 29.5mm Wide-Angle to 590mm Telephoto G-Lens allows for wider angle shooting and brings the action closer (20x Optical). Three built-in neutral density filters and three manual rings provide even more flexibility.

Features:

• • 1920x1080/60i with Film-like Progressive Scan 24p/30p

  • Superior 1.5lux- low-light 3x 1/3¿ Exmor CMOS Sensors

  • XLRx2 (Line/Mic/Mic+48V switchable) Audio Inputs

  • Wide Angle G-Lens: 29.5mm Wide to 590mm (20x) Telephoto

• Optical Steady-shot image stabilization w/ Active Mode

Film-like Progressive Scan 24p/30p

In addition to 1080/60i recording, the HDR-AX2000 offers a 1080/24p and 1080/30p Progressive Scan mode that enables shooting with film-like results. Recordings are conveniently recorded to non-linear Memory Stick PRO Duo media for editing and playback.

Up to 24Mbps AVCHD2 video

The HDR-AX2000 can capture video at up to 24Mbps for amazing clarity and detail, ideal for recording on to Blu-ray® media since the AVCHD2 codec is highly compatible with the Blu-ray format.

3x 1/3` Exmor CMOS Sensors

The HDR-AX2000 features three 1/3` Exmor CMOS Sensors, improving the color reproduction of video recordings. Noise reduction is accomplished via the column A/D converter and the unique grid arrangement of the photo diodes for maximum light sensitivity.

Superior low-light (1.5 LUX)

Superior low-light ability with high sensitivity enables clear shooting of subjects in light as low as 1.5 lux (at 1/30 fixed shutter speed with auto iris and auto gain). This allows you to capture sharp detail and brilliant colors even in less than perfect lighting, especially when professional lighting cannot be used.

Dual XLR (+48V) Audio Inputs

Professional quality video requires professional quality audio. Featuring dual XLR 3-pin audio jacks, you will be able to provide +48V phantom power to external microphones. Additionally, the grounded connection allows insertion/removal of connectors in live equipment without picking up external signals.

Wide Angle G-Lens (29.5mm)

The HDR-AX2000 is equipped with a 29.5mm wide-angle G Lens made from advanced Extra-low Dispersion glass which reduces chromatic aberration caused by light refraction and captures video with extremely low color fringing. The 20x telephoto zoom allows you to get close to the action.

Optical Steady-shot image stabilization

Optical Steady-shot image stabilization with Active Mode improves on existing Optical Steady-shot image stabilization by allowing the camera lens to shift over a greater range of motion allowing the camera to compensate for greater degrees of camera shake and deliver a stunning level of image smoothness.

Cinema Tone Gamma TM & Cinema Tone Color

For extra control over image expression, Cinema tone Gamma TM technology is used to deepen the color and Cinema tone Color to recreate film-like color tones. Cinema tone Gamma also allows operators to quickly set up and load a gamma curve with similar contrast characteristics to a film gamma curve.

Three built-in neutral density (ND) filters

Gain more color control in extreme settings with three built-in ND filters for adjusting the amount of light entering the image sensor through the lens. Depending on shooting conditions, the operator can chose from Clear, 1/4, 1/16, or 1/64 filters. In strong, glaring sunlight these filters give users more flexibility in choosing the shutter speed and aperture for superior creative control.

3x manual rings for superior control

The HDR-AX2000 has three independent manual rings (zoom, focus, and IRIS ) for superior control and flexibility while filming which make it easier to promptly make adjustments to meet shooting needs. The IRIS ring allows you to adjust the aperture to attain optimal brightness and express beautiful depth of field shots, highlighting a subject while blurring a foreground or background. Exposure can also be assigned to the IRIS ring enabling the camera to automatically select the optimal iris, gain or shutter speed, seamlessly enabling adjustment of exposure.

3.2` Extra Fine LCD display1 (921k pixels)

The 3.2` (16:9) Extra Fine LCD screen displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you compose a shot more easily -- even outdoors, while enabling you to change settings to best represent the scene. With 921K pixels resolution and a wide viewing angle, the Extra Fine LCD screen is like having a HDTV built into your camcorder.

Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP) Technology

The EIP processor is able to rapidly process the vast amounts of pixel data read from the three 1/3` Exmor CMOS Sensors, and record beautiful HD and colorful video. The Exmor CMOS Sensors were developed using the most advanced technologies in the semiconductor industry. They handle video data in 1920 x 1080p and 4:2:2 color space for high-quality signal processing before recording it to the dual Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Together, the EIP and Exmor CMOS Sensors imaging system allows the HDR-AX2000 camcorder to provide extremely high image quality with smooth gradation and detailed image reproduction.

Manual Gain/Shutter/ WB Adjustment

The ability to manually adjust gain, shutter speed, and white balance makes it possible to fine-tune the HDR-AX2000 settings for near-professional interoperability and advanced image expression.

Minus Auto Gain Control (Minus AGC)

When shooting in overly bright conditions, this feature enables the selection of gain settings in the negative range for satisfying results with minimal noise.

Assignable Buttons

This feature allows you to conveniently assign features you use often to shortcut buttons. The commonly used features can be used quickly without going through a menu selection (default: Zebra, AE Shift, and Record Review). Additional features that can be assigned: Extended Focus / Digital Extender (30x) / Ring Rotate/ AE Shift / Index Mark / Steady-shot/ Back Light / Spotlight / Fader / Smooth Slow Rec / Color Bar / Rec Review / End Search / Zebra / Marker /Peaking / Picture Profile.

Specification:

Video

• • Format : HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD; SD: MPEG-2 PS

  • Video Recording System : Real-Time HD Codec Engine, HDV/DV Recording

• Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards

General

• • Imaging Device : 3x 1/3` Exmor™ CMOS sensor

  • Processor : EIP (Enhanced Imaging Processor)

  • Pixel Gross : 3x 1,120K each (Red, Green, Blue)

  • Video Actual : 3x 1,1040K (16:9) each (Red, Green, Blue)

  • Video Resolution : Full HD 1920x1080

  • Recording Media : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media and SD/SDHC(Class 4) media (sold separately)

• Recording and Playback Times : HD: 180 min (32GB FX Mode), 235 min (32GB FH Mode), 435 min (32GB HQ Mode), 750 min (32GB LP Mode); SD: 475min (32GB HQ Mode)

Optics/Lens

• • Lens Type : G Lens

  • 35mm Equivalent : 29.5 - 590mm (16:9) 36.1 - 722mm (4:3)

  • Aperture : f1.6-3.4

  • Digital Zoom : 30x approx. (When Digital Extender “ON”)

  • Filter Diameter : 72mm

  • Focal Distance : 4.1 - 82mm

  • Focus : Full Range Auto, Manual (Ring), One Touch

  • Progressive Shutter Mode : N/A

  • Shutter Speed : 1/60 - 1/2000 (60i), 1/30 - 1/2000 (30p), 1/48 - 1/2400 (24p)

  • Minimum Illumination : 1.5 lx (lux) (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/25, auto gain, auto iris) F1.6

• Optical Zoom : 20x

Software

• • Supplied Software : Content Management Utility 1.0.00 . Supports Microsoft Windows XP SP3*, Windows Vista SP2**, Windows 7. `*64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. ** Starter (Edition) is not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.`

• Operating System Compatibility : `Windows XP SP3 * /Windows Vista SP2 ** /Windows7 * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.The Windows Image Mastering API(IMAPI)Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. ** Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. `

Weights and Measurements

• • Weight (Approx.) : 4 lb 11 oz (2.1kg) w/ Lens hood with Lens cover

• Dimensions (Approx.) : 173 x 187x 342 mm (6 7/8 x 7 3/8 x 13 1/2 inch) including protrusions w/o grip-belt

Power

• • Battery Type : Info LITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-F570)

  • Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adapter)

• Power Consumption (in Operation) : HD: 6.7W (VF/LCD), SD: 5.9W (VF/LCD)

Convenience

• • Image Stabilization : Yes (Optical with Active Mode)

  • Low Light Capability : 1.5Lux Minimum Illumination (Fixed shutter speed when 1/30sec, Auto IRIS, Auto GAIN)

  • x.v.Color™ : Yes

  • Memory Stick® Pro Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 32GB media capacity;

  • Dual Record : No

  • Fader Effect(s) : Black, White

  • Picture Effect(s) : Cinema Tone Gamma™ & Cinema Tone Color

  • Movie Mode(s) : HD: AVCHD, SD: MPEG2

  • Exposure : Exposure control assignable to IRIS ring

  • Scene Mode(s) : Picture Profile (up to 6 pre-set conditions)

  • Easy Operation : Assignable Buttons

  • Slide Show Mode : N/A

  • Memory Stick® Pro Duo Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 32GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.

• White Balance : Auto (Intelligent, High, Middle, Low) / outdoor / indoor / One-push (A/B)

Display

• • LCD Screen : 3.2` Wide Extra Fine Touch Panel LCD™ display¹ (921k pixels)

• Viewfinder : 0.45` Extra Fine (16:9) Wide LCD¹ (1,227k pixels) B/W or Color

Hardware

• • Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Manual

  • Memory Stick slot : Dual Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media/ SD/SDHC (Class 4) media slots (2 slots A/B)

  • S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes (Zoom Seesaw/ Ring/ Handle seesaw)

• Docking Station : N/A

Audio

• • Recording Format : Stereo

  • Audio Format : HD: Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz / SD: Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz

• Microphone : Yes (Built-in)

Convenience Features

• • Multiple Language Display : Yes

• Remote Control : Yes (RMT-845)